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Geeks Out is JOY’s home of pop culture, sci-fi, fantasy and horror, covering TV and film, books, comics and so much more through an LGBTQA+ lens. Join Clayton, Miranda, Tamzyn and Sam, with Podcaster Nigel, as they bring you the latest news, reviews and interviews, keeping you up to date in the speculative worlds.
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Horror Review with Miranda – After revisiting the painfully rough first 30 minutes of the 1984 original, expectations were… low.
But Silent Night, Deadly Night has genuinely surprised horror audiences.
It’s sharper, more self-aware, and understands exactly what kind of cult energy it’s playing with.
Still messy, still mean — but this time, intentionally so.
Listen to Mirandas review now
The post Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025) appeared first on Geeks OUT.
A rare treat for Geeks Out — a live sci-fi stage show!
We chat with the creative team behind Bev and Myrt and the Scrolling of Doom, a joyful, sharp, and slightly unhinged celebration of queer elders, low-budget sci-fi, and modern tech anxiety.
It’s smart, silly, and deeply affectionate — with aliens, Melbourne, and doom-scrolling all rolled into one.
LISTEN to Miranda and Tamzyn chat with lovely crew from Bev and Myrt!
The post Bev and Myrt – Queer Elders, Aliens, and AI Panic appeared first on Geeks OUT.
Common Side Effects feels like an unexpected mash-up of dry suburban comedy and sharp scientific curiosity.
It leans into real scientific concepts without dumbing them down, wrapped in animation that’s deceptively casual.
Clever, strange, and quietly biting — the kind of show that makes you laugh first, then think about it later.
LISTEN to TAMZYN and MIRANDA – Dave and Sue this one out!!! who is believing this more!
The post Common Side Effects – Science, Satire, and Side-Eye appeared first on Geeks OUT.
Eternity is visually elegant and quietly confident, with a subtle, almost storybook rhythm that suits its big themes beautifully.
It plays with ideas of time, love, and permanence without becoming heavy-handed, and just when you think you know where it’s heading, it politely sidesteps expectations.
Warm, inclusive, and surprisingly funny in places — a real heart-warmer.
Listen to Tamzyn review
The post Eternity – A Gentle Existential Hug appeared first on Geeks OUT.
Rental Family plays in that quiet, emotional space between chosen family and emotional convenience. What starts as a slightly uncomfortable premise slowly becomes a thoughtful exploration of loneliness, connection, and the things we’re willing to pay for when life feels empty.
It’s gentle, reflective, and sneaks up on you when you least expect it — not flashy, but emotionally precise.
Listen to Tamzyn review maybe one of her Favs of 2025
The post Rental Family – Found Family, With a Receipt appeared first on Geeks OUT.
Apple TV+ is on fire, and Pluribus might be its most thought-provoking series yet.
Miranda dissects the hive-mind themes, the racial commentary, the illusion of independence, and the show’s commentary on AI and collective labour.
Tamzyn falls down the “would I join the collective?” rabbit hole — torn between terror and the warm fuzzy vibes.
Clayton breaks down why Carol is the perfect unlikeable protagonist and why consent sits at the heart of the entire story.
High-concept, unsettling, and addictive.
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The post Pluribus – Hive Minds, Happiness & the End of Individuality appeared first on Geeks OUT.
Osgood Perkins is back with Keeper, a voyeuristic, dream-logic cabin-in-the-woods journey that leaves you whispering “WTF” in the best (and strangest) way.
Miranda digs into the atmosphere and thematic layers while acknowledging the intentional lack of character grounding.
Clayton unpacks the tight, unsettling camerawork and the brilliance of Tatiana Maslany’s layered performance.
This is indie horror at its most ambiguous — where you make your own meaning, or wander lost in the fog.
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The post Keeper – Lynchian Vibes, Cabin Terror & What Did We Just Watch? appeared first on Geeks OUT.
Miranda sits down with director Kylie Aoibheann to dive into her short film The Dysphoria — a visceral, bold and deeply personal piece exploring trans experience through horror.
We talk themes, visual language, identity, and how the film balances discomfort, and truth.
From production insights to creative process to the emotional core of the story, this is a conversation about art, autonomy, and representation.
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The post Talking ‘The Dysphoria’ – Body, Horror & Trans Experience with Director Kylie Aoibheann appeared first on Geeks OUT.
Season 4 of The Witcher has arrived — and it’s less “Geralt’s story” and more “Geralt’s extended chaotic family adventure”.
Miranda dives into the book/show differences, Ciri’s evolution, and why the series still scratches that original GOT itch.
Tamzyn talks through Liam Hemsworth stepping into the White Wolf’s boots, the emotional arcs, and why the show feels like two travelling parties desperately missing each other.
…world-building and pacing. Magic, war, queer love stories — we cover it all.
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The post The Witcher S4 – Friends, Family & a New Geralt appeared first on Geeks OUT.
Filmed in OZ this horror steps into the spotlight with Diabolic, and we’re here for the creepy LDS-infused dread.
Miranda found herself haunted by the real-world religious practices under the surface, while Tamzyn breaks down why the “true story” angle works… until it doesn’t.
Clayton unpacks the queer themes, the pacing problems, and the standout performances from Elizabeth Cullen and Genevieve Mooy.
It’s atmospheric, unsettling, and maybe 30 minutes too long — but is it worth the watch?
We discuss. LISTEN NOW
The post Diabolic – filmed in OZ Horror, Faith Trauma & Possession Slow Burn appeared first on Geeks OUT.
This week on GEEKS OUT we dive into Predator: Badlands — the loud, wild new franchise entry that has fans split right down the middle.
Miranda calls it the Predator film people feared Disney would make, while Tamzyn and Clayton were living for the IMAX chaos, creature reveals and unexpected heart.
We unpack the Yautja glow-up, the android duo, space-bully revenge arcs, and whether this bold tone shift pays off. From practical effects to new monster lore — we’ve got thoughts.
Big ones. LISTEN NOW
The post Predator: Badlands – Found Family, New Monsters & Space Bullies appeared first on Geeks OUT.
We’re back in that cursed little Maine town where fear has a postcode — Derry.
Long before the Losers’ Club faced Pennywise, this stylish prequel dives into how fear itself took root.
Tamzyn, Miranda and Clayton sink their teeth into those first two chilling episodes.
From pastel-washed horror and ‘60s Americana gone wrong, to twisted births, weaponised evil, and the unseen presence that still haunts the sewers.
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The post 🎈 IT: Welcome to Derry appeared first on Geeks OUT.
Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe expands in Talamasca: The Secret Order — and the shadows are watching.
The team unpacks this slow-burn supernatural spy thriller that mixes secret societies, telepaths, and a dash of queer-coded intrigue.
Think Bourne Identity meets Vampire: The Masquerade.
Moody, mysterious, and full of dark promise.
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The post 🕯️ Talamasca: The Secret Order appeared first on Geeks OUT.
Crime meets quirk in High Potential — where genius cleaning lady Morgan Gillory solves cases the cops can’t.
Tamzyn and Clayton are all in on the charm, fashion, and slow-burn dynamics that make this procedural sparkle.
With heart, humour and a standout lead, it’s clever, feminist fun that proves brainy can still be bold.
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Miranda and Clayton discuss the follow-up to Joe Hill’s The Black Phone, titled Black Phone 2.
The post My Phone is Frozen: A Black Phone 2 Review appeared first on Geeks OUT.
Miranda and Clayton talk about the Japanese dystopian drama, Happyend, in cinemas after a run at MIFF.
The post I Spy: A Happyend Review appeared first on Geeks OUT.
The team talk about the latest instalment in the V/H/S anthology franchise, V/H/S: Halloween.
The post Be Kind, Rewind or Die: A V/H/S/ Halloween Review appeared first on Geeks OUT.
Tamzyn and Clayton discuss the sports-themed horror HIM. Is it really as bad as Rotten Tomatoes says it is?
The post GOAT Dreaming: A Him Review appeared first on Geeks OUT.
Tamzyn and Clayton talk about the Netflix thriller, Locked, the story of a young man who gets caught in a booby trapped car while he is trying to steal it’s possessions
The post We Gotta Get Out of This Place: A Locked Review appeared first on Geeks OUT.
The MCU gets a taste for flesh in Marvel Zombies, Miranda and Tamzyn’s here for the gore but not the overload.
With just four jam-packed episodes, this animated series throws Kamala Khan into a zombie apocalypse full of undead Avengers, Wanda Maximoff, and a few too many cameos for comfort.
Miranda breaks down why the pacing and character pile-up left her cold, while Tamzyn admits she’s glad it wrapped fast — before the chaos got too repetitive.
Together, they ask: does this feel like a full meal or just a messy snack between Marvel movies?
Available: Disney+
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The post Marvel Zombies – Brains, Biceps, and Burnout appeared first on Geeks OUT.
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